Anwar-Musk meeting to have spillover effect on Malaysia's EV journey - Economist
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said any forthcoming commitment arising from the meeting will provide the Malaysian EV industry with a big boost.
Tue Jul 11 2023
Experts: GST is great but fix problems before reintroduction
With the twin shocks of increased spending and economic downturn, Malaysia is in sore need of funds to replenish its depleted coffers.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Analysis: Malaysia need to reopen but at what cost?
Reopening as daily cases reach new highs may be counterintuitive, Dr Musa says.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Experts: Budget is good start but implementation may be an issue
Now, the challenge is making sure all forms of assistance and support reach the target groups.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Move to allow interstate travel augurs well for tourism, other sectors - Economists
The country's tourism industry is set to rake in major benefits following the government's move to allow interstate travel for fully vaccinated Malaysians from today.
Mon Oct 11 2021
PERMAI assistance package can boost GDP growth, sustain SMEs - Economists
The government's RM15 billion PERMAI assistance package announced today will help to alleviate the impact of COVID-19 resurgence.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Budget 2021: Relief to vulnerable groups amid economic uncertainty
All these measures will provide the recipients with adequate relief to survive in 2021 should the economic recovery falter.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Govt needs to provide new incentive for companies to equip youths with skills
Most youths do not have the right skills or expertise for the jobs, causing huge unemployment among them.
Fri Mar 24 2017
EPF'S 5.70 dividend rate still commendable, says economist
It was challenging for the EPF to repeat 2015's sterling performance given the decline in domestic equity prices, low local bond yields and more moderate growth of the overall economy.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Malaysia can engage other regional agreements without TPPA, says academician
The fallout of the Trans-Pacific Agreement would enable Malaysia to engage other regional agreements with more intensity, particularly with China as the country is the world's second largest economy.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Brace for higher financial market volatility, says DON
Malaysia has to brace for an increased volatility in the financial markets, given the surge in the reverse capital flows in line with the expected US interest rate hike, as well as improved growth.
Mon Nov 14 2016
Govt should relook at infrastructure spending in 2016 Budget - Economist
Dr Yeah Kim Leng suggests that bigger projects can be delayed until the economic conditions recovered.
Fri Jan 08 2016
MH370, 100 Days On: Finding answers at all costs
One hundred days on, pressure mounts for the governments to detail the implications of a prolonged mission to find MH370.
Sat Jun 14 2014
GST expected to increase prices of goods by up to 1%, says economist
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to increase the prices of goods by 1% at most, according to an economist.
Sat Oct 26 2013
Petrol hike 'can happen anytime', says Minister
Budget 2014 touched briefly on rationalising subsidies to strengthen the economy, but many are left wondering if there will be a petrol hike anytime soon.
Fri Oct 25 2013
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024